Disclosure: I was invited to attend a tech event and lunch sponsored by Techlicious and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) where I received complimentary technology gifts. No other compensation was received. This post includes affiliate links. I’ve started thinking about holiday gifts for my family and have been in such a quandary. It is so hard […]
Selfishness for the New Mom
Today’s guest post is from Graeme Seabrook, mom of two and Pregnancy and Postpartum Coach from Charleston, SC. After suffering with postpartum depression and anxiety following the birth of her first child, Graeme sought out local and online support groups. Those groups saved her and turned her into an advocate for peer support. Graeme writes about […]
High Protein Diet: Week One Update
It’s been 7 days on the high protein diet Dukan and I am blown away by how well it’s working for my body. This diet is what makes sense for me and I hope if you try it, it works for you too. I’ve lost a total of 6.4 pounds in one week! Holy cow. I […]
Kicking off My Dukan High Protein Diet Journey
Have you ever had one of those times when you look at a photo and don’t recognize yourself? This happened to me just this weekend after finishing up my Inside Out Disgust costume and doing my little photo shoot for the blog post. I truly didn’t like what I saw as I edited those pics, except for […]
Taking Control of Stress and Anxiety
My anxiety has been pretty powerful lately. The rush of my brain. The buzz in my chest. Everything is coming at me and I can’t deflect it. My vision blurrs. My heart pounds. I’m more easily sad, frustrated or angry. Anxiety invades my very soul. It might seem strange to talk about anxiety as having strength or power but that’s exactly […]
5 Productivity Tips for Work-at-Home Parents
I have always poured my own productivity into my work. I’m on top of things at the office and less so at home. But now that I work from home, sometimes surrounded by loud active kids, keeping on target is much more challenging. Ah Summer. Distractions abound, especially right now. It’s important to utilize the systems that worked […]
Tips to Create an Allergy-Friendly Home
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FreeToBe #CollectiveBias Our son Ronin pretty much lost the genetic lottery when it comes to allergies. He has sensitive skin. He’s allergic to dust, grass and peanuts. He’s intolerant to gluten and somewhat sensitive to dairy. He has reactive airway disease, which […]
Teaching Kids about Money: The Piggy Box
I’ve always felt like I didn’t learn enough about money and budgeting in school. We spend so much time learning about many other important subjects but after leaving school I really couldn’t tell you how to buy a house, or use a credit card, or even just budget my money wisely. But truly money management is […]
Air Travel Tips & Tricks for Parents {Airplane Emergency Kit Tutorial}
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GIVEEXTRAGETEXTRA #Walgreens #CollectiveBias Tomorrow the kids and I are headed to Florida. My parents live in the lovely Tampa Bay area where I grew up and we are SO excited to see them and enjoy a nice long visit. […]
DIY Music Inspired Jewelry Tutorial
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #ExpressUrSelfie #CollectiveBias There is nothing quite like music. Hearing lyrics from an old favorite can quickly evoke memories of key moments of my life, where I was, what I was doing, or even precisely how I was feeling at that very […]
Mental Health Month: How I Overcame Depression that Almost Took My life
Today’s post in honor of Mental Health Month is written by a guest writer. She is a mom, a wife and a blogger from the Pacific Northwest who wishes to remain anonymous. But she wants to share her story to help others who may be struggling. Trigger warning: depression, attempted suicide and mental health treatment. […]
Simple and Beautiful Glass Etching
For a long time I never considered myself crafty, but I know I am an artist at heart. My soul hums with happiness when doing creative projects, but they have to be easy to execute. I don’t own a lot of special tools or cutting machines. I don’t know how to knit or crochet or sew, although […]
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